We are now on TeamApp!Some of you parents who have kids in sports teams probably have already heard of or are already using the app. But for those who are not familiar with it, this email will give you a basic overview of what TeamApp does and what Applause is going to use it for.

TeamApp OverviewApplause will be using the app mainly for mass communication between the school, teachers and parents.

Parents will be able to:

Send messages to teachers and staff if child will be late or absent.

Send private messages to teachers and staff if you'd like to communicate a more sensitive/personal matter

Ask for class materials such as lyric sheets, etc.

View photos and videos of the class and songs/dances so your child can practice these at home

Get mobile notifications about any school announcements, schedule (class) reminders, event notices and performance schedules

*We have created very short, less thanone minute videos to assist you in familiarizing yourself with the App so please refer to these in this newsletter if you need.

Updating Parent & Child DetailsWe have already added you and your child/children to our TeamApp database but please check the information and edit if something is not correct. However, we would like you to FILL OUT SOME OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS when you go into the mobile app as listed below:

Home Address

Child's Date of Birth (yours not required)

Gender

How you heard about Applause

NOTE: Your TeamApp profile is linked to your child's profile so you can choose whether to update your profile or your child's profile or both. Either way, we'll see both details.

Chatting on TeamAppOne of the main features of TeamApp that we'll be making use of is the Chat Feature.

Each class will have their own group chat where parents can inform teachers and staff if their child will be late or absent. You can also connect with other parents whose kids are in the same class. ​

We are aiming to fully use TeamApp's features by Term 2 so please DOWNLOAD the app, UPDATE your child's details and ENABLE NOTIFICATIONS on your mobile device.

If you have any questions regarding the app, please feel free to send our TeamApp assistant, Abby, an email at TeamApp Assitance.

We look forward to connecting with you all on TeamApp for better communication!​